AA or BA for Business?
#16
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Having done both on AA and BA,
To ORD I would stay with AA, all aisle access is wonderful.. (dont like climbing over others)
From MIA ,well AA on that one too,
But saying that I have enjoyed BA on the upper deck, its quite.. ratio of FA and bathrooms per passenger is wonderful
just off topic.. having done BA J out of ATL, I swear BA must find the oldest 777 in their inventory, and use it on that route, both form LHR to ATL and ATL-LHR
To ORD I would stay with AA, all aisle access is wonderful.. (dont like climbing over others)
From MIA ,well AA on that one too,
But saying that I have enjoyed BA on the upper deck, its quite.. ratio of FA and bathrooms per passenger is wonderful
just off topic.. having done BA J out of ATL, I swear BA must find the oldest 777 in their inventory, and use it on that route, both form LHR to ATL and ATL-LHR
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#19
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#21
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#23
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Ive come back from MIA - LHR a couple of weeks back. Took the 2315 (?) BA210 departure arriving midday in LHR. Had the new Panasonic IFE as an added bonus.
Wake up time on the flight was around 1030am UK time so I found better for getting rest rather than a 7am arrival and 5am wake up.
Do note, if you are connecting at MIA from AA for example, its a terminal change + tunnels and trains, make sure you allow plenty of time.
Wake up time on the flight was around 1030am UK time so I found better for getting rest rather than a 7am arrival and 5am wake up.
Do note, if you are connecting at MIA from AA for example, its a terminal change + tunnels and trains, make sure you allow plenty of time.
#24
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I did the late night departure from MIA on BA last week and it's probably the best overnight flight I've ever had. Flagship First Dining in the D30 AA lounge + a full 7 hours sleep.
#25
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A J ticket won't get anyone into AA Flagship (First) Dining. It will get them into the Flagship Lounge - but not the sit-down restaurant style Flagship First Dining.
#26
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Without getting too detailed, I would choose AA for the seat and Ive never been disappointed by the FAs (in fact, usually impressed, but that may just be our personalities). Food possibly slightly better, too (and I adore the Ice Cream Sundae!).
But the BA 744 u/d could persuade me otherwise, because we really enjoy 63A/B.
But the BA 744 u/d could persuade me otherwise, because we really enjoy 63A/B.
For me, the IFE screen is much better on AA. I also find that the AA crew are very good at keeping my wineglass topped up - and usually much more so than on BA. Both BA and AA crews vary, of course, but BA just about swings it for me when it comes to a friendly and personal service. So in conclusion - both usually excellent. I'd probably go for AA for a daytime flight and BA for a night time.
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Though, as we dont know whether the OP has either the status or the fortitude to willingly pay BAs eye-gouging seat assignment fees to secure a seat on the upper deck, Id probably reign back the BA 744 Club World is FAB* ! advice a bit ....
* Providing you get an Upper Deck window seat
* Providing you get an Upper Deck window seat
OP do check this out.
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If no status, AA all the way as you can choose your seat. Otherwise, my preference would be for UD 747 and otherwise AA. The Business Class seats on BA are very old fashioned and some of the worst still flying amongst Western airlines.
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Though, as we dont know whether the OP has either the status or the fortitude to willingly pay BAs eye-gouging seat assignment fees to secure a seat on the upper deck, Id probably reign back the BA 744 Club World is FAB* ! advice a bit ....
* Providing you get an Upper Deck window seat
* Providing you get an Upper Deck window seat
My thoughts exactly, plus without status, OP might not be able to get the desirable seats even upon paying a fee.